The Empty Promises of Feminism

Guest Post by Olivia Serrano

The great paradox of the “liberated” woman of our era is that in unshackling herself from traditional roles and expectations, she can also lose her bearings and sense of purpose in life. A life that seems “liberated” from oppressive obligations and ties may become empty and aimless. Gilmore Girls (which debuted on October 5, 2000) provides us with a val…